Prince Li subconsciously looked towards Yun Han. Even though it was only a fleeting glance, he still keenly caught a hint of astonishment in Yun Han's eyes.

Obviously, this red dress hurt more than just his eyes!

Meng Xunmei had never seen Wei Sushen's true face, and was still confused. The figure outside the window appeared to be the leader of the Demon Cult, but how could someone from the Demon Cult appear so openly before Prince Li?

The imperial court does not intervene in the affairs of the martial arts world, but it does have checks and balances from all sides. The famous and upright sects are still okay, but these cult members love to stir up trouble, so the government mostly suppresses them rather than win them over.

Prince Li looked at Wei Sushen, then carefully examined Fang Shan, and suddenly came to an inexplicable conclusion... People in red are the ones causing trouble, and those who wear red are not easy to deal with.

The door was not locked. When Wei Sushen came in, he had a faint smile on his lips, which matched his temperament that was sometimes good and sometimes evil, making him look evil and arrogant.

Prince Li calmly pointed to his head, signaling Yun Han to find an opportunity to check this person's pulse.

Meng Xunmei expected a fierce battle, but Prince Li simply ignored her. He retracted his gaze and said to Yun Han, "The corpse worm has lived this long, so this man must have taken even longer to die."

Yun Han nodded.

Prince Li's face darkened. Fang Shan could probably guess what he was thinking. Many of the conclusions drawn last night were speculations. Now that it was confirmed that the existence of the living dead was born a long time ago, many things became intriguing.

For example, is the person behind the creation of the living dead fifty years ago still alive? If so, he must be in his seventies now.

King Li summoned a guard and asked him to investigate every detail of the elderly people in Wuyou Village.

Yun Han threw the corpse worm aside and asked, "Your Highness, do you think this will lead to clues?"

King Li waved his hand: "Almost impossible."

Some time ago, a victim who was about to be turned into a living dead escaped. Although he died without leaving much useful information, the coroner examined him and found that he was a strong young man in his twenties.

This proves that the plan is still going on. It sounds a bit far-fetched for an old man to want to control a strong young man.

"Sending him is to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

King Li sent out several more secret guards and asked them to search the nearby area for any missing young people.

Meng Xunmei whispered, "Could the victim be someone from the village?"

Prince Li shook his head: "Wuyou Village is already sparsely populated, and everyone's birth, aging, illness, and death must be recorded in detail."

A breeze blew into the room, and Meng Xunmei shivered suddenly... She looked at the sunny day outside and wondered why people felt cold when it was clearly summer?

Fang Shan saw all of this and pointed at Meng Xunmei and said, "Why not let her live next door to the miracle doctor for the next few days so that she can help out."

Yun Han and Meng Xunmei were both stunned.

Fang Shan said righteously: "I'm sure the miracle doctor can see some of her conditions."

After all, a woman dressed as a man cannot change key parts like the Adam's apple, and Meng Xunmei's voice is even more delicate than that of an ordinary woman, making it a disguise that can be seen through at a glance.

After a pause, Fang Shan continued, "If the bad guys are in Wuyou Village, it might affect her safety."

Yun Han was persuaded and nodded.

Prince Li couldn't help but cover his chest. This strange feeling came again. Was it his illusion?

Wherever Fang Shan went, he would gather people together. Yun Han and Meng Xunmei were like this, and he and the leader of the Blood Demon Sect were like this... Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask, "You came to the palace that day, were you sure you wanted to be a counselor?"

Fang Shan looked innocent: "What else?"

Prince Li looked suspicious.

Fang Shan: "He's not as concerned about the country as the prince, who contributes to the development of the village. He's also not as righteous as the leader of the Demon Cult, who went to great lengths to go undercover in the palace to investigate the whereabouts of the missing people."

Prince Li coughed dryly. Just then, an absurd thought occurred to him: Fang Shan was actually here to act as a matchmaker. But now that he had mentioned this, wouldn't it make it seem like everyone in the world was sane?

Wei Sushen watched everything silently and sneered in his heart. The truth was so cruel and could not be accepted by everyone.

Before everyone in Wuyou Village settled down, they underwent a detailed investigation. The guards quickly came to gather intelligence on the elderly people in Wuyou Village. Li Wang took only a glance and shook his head.

The data even records the physical conditions of the elderly, most of whom have difficulty walking.

Fang Shan smiled and said, "Those coffins are all hidden in the mountain stream. Even if you are in good health, an old man crossing the mountains in the middle of the night is not going to stand up to scrutiny."

On the side, Meng Xunmei suddenly whispered, "Could the research be successful?"

Everyone's expression changed slightly, and then they shook their heads, some lightly and some heavily.

Yun Han spoke first: "Once we succeed, there will be no need to continue arresting people."

Fang Shan thought for a moment and said, "To untie the bell, we must find the person who tied it. Although we can't find the mastermind behind this, we can still find it from the source."

Prince Li: "You mean..."

"The enemy is in the dark and I am in the light. It is a foregone conclusion. Your Highness, why don't you come openly and lead your guards to investigate the mountains? At the same time, seal off the village and forbid anyone from entering or leaving at will."

It sounds like a rather simple and crude method, even a bit stupid, but I have to admit that this method is very useful. Instead of guessing, it is better to check it openly.

Yun Han and Fang Shan agreed: "Although it's easy to alert the enemy, this way, they will be thrown into disarray, and we will have the initiative."

Prince Li's eyes flickered. He did not want to disrupt the tranquility of Wuyou Village. Such a high-profile event would surely cause panic among the people.

As if seeing his concerns, Fang Shan said, "The secret of immortality is a bit scary. We can find another excuse."

Prince Li frowned: "For example..."

Fang Shan: "For example, if the woman the prince likes eloped with a villager, you would close the mountain and catch them!"

Prince Li angrily said, "How dare you!"

It was indeed quite outrageous. Ever since Fang Shan opened his mouth, Meng Xunmei's red lips hadn't moved. Even Yun Han cast a surprised look at her. Regardless of his informality, Prince Li was still a royal relative. This excuse was truly inappropriate.

Fang Shan was very calm: "Although for Your Majesty, this is not a stigma."

Prince Li slammed the table and said, "The woman I love has run away with someone else. Isn't this a great shame and humiliation?"

Fang Shan said calmly, "The key point is the woman."

King Li was stunned.

Fang Shan: "Not only should it be spread in Wuyou Village, but the prince won't have to hide it when he returns. Let the rumors spread. This way, the people in the imperial city will know that the prince likes women."

The love-hate relationship between Prince Li and the leader of the Blood Demon Sect has been widely spread. Prince Li has not yet married a wife. With such rumors, who would dare to marry their daughter to him?

Prince Li's expression became strange, and he murmured, "That makes sense. You are very thoughtful."

Wei Sushen, who had remained silent upon hearing this, looked at Li Wang with disdain. Thoughtful? Why didn't he think about who had first spread the rumor that he was deeply in love with the leader of the Blood Demon Sect?

In fact, Prince Li always felt that something was wrong, but when he thought about being able to clear up the rumors about Long Yang's friendship, what did a little stigma matter?

"Then do as you envisioned." A gentle breeze blew in from time to time, and the stench of decay filled the room. Prince Li couldn't stand it anymore and walked out first. When he reached the door, he turned back and glanced at Fang Shan: "If you get it done, I will reward you handsomely."

Fang Shan clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Watching Li Wang's back getting farther and farther away, the first person to recover from her surprise was Meng Xunmei. She asked incredulously, "He's going to reward you too?"

Fang Shan said in a deep voice, "Prince Li didn't want the leader of the Blood Demon Sect to be disturbed by rumors, even at the cost of ruining his own reputation."

Meng Xunmei's eyes reddened, and she felt a little sorry for King Li.

Wei Sushen shook his head, and suddenly saw Yun Han shaking his head as well. Their eyes met, and they were surprised to find that there was actually someone who understood!

The conditions for sharing gossip are very simple. If there are more than two people, you can enjoy the joy of gossip. Rumors spread quickly, and if there are more than ten people, it is only one step away from rumors flying all over the place.

Wuyou Village itself had little contact with the outside world. When the villagers heard that Prince Li was sealing off the village because his beloved woman had run away, far from being worried, they were filled with burning curiosity. After their initial nervousness at the sight of the guards searching homes one after another, they began to anticipate the spectacle, wondering if they would uncover the adulterer or the eloped woman in one of their homes.

Those who participated in the search were all capable subordinates of King Li. They really dug deep into the ground and quickly found several families that might be suspects. They reported them one by one to King Li.

"This was well done." Prince Li had been drinking tea since returning from Yun Han, as if hoping the aroma would dilute the rancid smell in his memory. "Not only did you find a target for investigation, but more importantly, you cleared my name."

The subordinate who was reporting froze...rectification?

Some gossipy women in the village gather together every day to discuss the miserable plight of the prince being cuckolded. What kind of reputation is that?

On second thought, I feel that what he said makes sense. Since his reputation has been ruined, there is no need to correct it. From another perspective, it can be regarded as an alternative way of correcting his reputation.

Just as I figured out this vexing question, I heard Prince Li ask, "I remember Zhang Chen was chosen because of his good craftsmanship."

The subordinate nodded. Li Wang was asking about one of the suspect households: "Your Highness has a very good memory. Zhang Chen's carpentry skills have almost reached the level of perfection. Some old carpenters are full of praise for him."

Prince Li: "Tell me about the other two families."

The subordinates felt strange. Why did the prince only remember Zhang Chen among these people?

Without hearing the report immediately, Prince Li glanced at him, saw through his doubts, and said calmly, "Zhang Chen was only a young man of seventeen or eighteen at the time, handsome and skilled. I was surprised at how he would be willing to stay in the village for a mere thousand taels of silver."

The subordinate didn't hear the second half of the sentence at all. At this moment, there was only one thought in his mind... The prince was concerned about her appearance.

Does deliberately spreading rumors mean that the truth is only exposed when trying to cover it up?

The more he thought about it, the more horrified he became. The subordinate didn't dare to think about it any further, for fear of coming to some serious conclusion. He quickly put his thoughts aside and began to answer King Li's questions in a serious manner.